Did you know? There are over 200,000 single-parent families in New Zealand, and many more with a stay-at-home parent – plenty are living on a single income! Whether this is just for now or for the long-term, it can be difficult to manage your finances to help your family thrive. But with careful planning and […]
How families can thrive on a single income budget Read More »
General Savings Tips to Save Money If you’re looking for some great ideas to save money, we’ve put together a few to get you started. They’re easy and you’ll enjoy the benefits quite quickly. Build an emergency fund. It can make all the difference. Low-income families with at least $500 in an emergency fund are
Ways to Save Money Read More »
Auckland for Kids Check out this awesome resource Auckland for Kids we found online: www.aucklandforkids.co.nz. Auckland for Kids is a social enterprise that provides information for families to explore the best of Auckland and beyond. Have a look at their popular What’s on this weekend guide, School Holiday Programmes for Auckland kids, Afterschool Classes and Activities, Playgrounds and Parks to
What’s on in Auckland for Kids Read More »
Higher Costs It can be fairly tough living in Auckland with the higher costs to live in the city compared to the rest of the country. Auckland is an extremely expensive place to live compared to the rest of New Zealand. An average 3-bedroom home at the moment with 1 bathroom has a weekly rent
Tough Living in Auckland Read More »
恭喜发财 (gōng xǐ fā cái) wish you wealth and prosperity. Happy Chinese New Year – a year of fortune and luck! Year of the rat 🙂 Spring Festival Chinese New Year officially begins on January 25th, 2020, and ends on February 4th. Lantern Festival Preparations begin the 5th, and the Lantern Festival is held on
Let the buyer beware – Caveat Emptor Below is an article that is three years old posted in the Herald. It’s still relevant today about some of the traps associated with these interest free deals out there. In reality, having a fixed term contract where you can’t put something else on top of the contract
Caveat Emptor – Let the buyer beware Read More »
June is the first month of winter in New Zealand, which is a particularly popular time of year for visitors who want to enjoy snow and ski sports. June brings colder weather to much of the country with more rain for most of the North Island. On both North and South islands, the mountain ranges
June Weather – Auckland Read More »
Queen’s Birthday weekend in Auckland: All the events, weather, travel and traffic The long Queen’s Birthday weekend will be celebrated with a number of events in Auckland despite some less than ideal weather. It’s the second to last long weekend for Kiwis to enjoy this year, the final being Labour Day in late October. In 2009, members of
Queen’s Birthday weekend in Auckland Read More »
Auckland Money Saving Tips Visit the City of Sails and Save on Accommodation, Dining, Attractions and Travel Costs Auckland is one of New Zealand’s most popular cities to visit, and its reputation for high prices extends beyond just houses. Fortunately, we have put together 10 money-saving tips for Auckland to help cut the cost while
Money Saving Tips in Auckland Read More »
Four Day Easter Weekend What’s your plans? Long weekends are a true treat, and with the two extra days gifted to us, Easter weekend would have to be the best of them all. Four whole days to fill with all of the food, fun and couch-potatoing you like. Balance out the relaxing-to-adventure ratio, exploring new spots,
Apply in just 2 minutes and have an answer within 1-2 hours*. Once approved, funds are deposited in your account the same day*.
*Subject to responsible lending checks and lending criteria.
1. Loansmart Limited (FSP #7461, trading as Auckland Loans) holds a Full Class 2 Financial Advice Provider Licence issued by the Financial Markets Authority to provide financial advice, and is a member of Financial Services Complaints Ltd, our FSCL Number is 617.
2. It is free to complete an application. A fee to use our service is only applicable when you enter into a loan arranged by us.
3. *Rates of 9.95% are subject to lending criteria and eligibility. 1-hour approval and same-day payout subject to the applicant meeting our lending criteria and supplying all the information we need to process their application. We do not offer “short-term” loans, the terms offered by our providers range from 6 months to 84 months.
4. Annual Percentage Rate (APR): Also known as the ‘comparison rate’, the APR is calculated by adding together the AIR plus any additional fees that may apply (like establishment fees charged by providers). New Zealand law does not require APR disclosure, but doing so can better highlight borrowing costs.
